PLACE OF INTEREST
TUGU MONAS
__Tugu Monas, is a brief for Monumen Nasional (National Monument),
is a symbolical monument built in 1961 and finished in 1975. The height
is 137-m and shaped as an ancient Hindu-Javanese belief of Lingga and
Yoni as a symbol of fertility. Top of the monumen is shaped as a gold
flame made of bronze and covered with gold plate.
Visitor can have a walk around the big park and also purchase the ticket to enter and climb to top of the monument. The ticket is 7000 Rp (< 1 USD) for adult and from top we can see aerial view of Jakarta.
Bottom part of the monument they have a smallmuseum with some dioramas about Indonesia's independence war.
The park is big and quite well maintained with green trees and grass field, as well as a big pond at one side of the monument. This has become a good spot for photography as when the water is clam, we can get a nice picture of the monuments and its reflection on the water.
from : http://www.travbuddy.com/Tugu-Monas-v326993
Visitor can have a walk around the big park and also purchase the ticket to enter and climb to top of the monument. The ticket is 7000 Rp (< 1 USD) for adult and from top we can see aerial view of Jakarta.
Bottom part of the monument they have a smallmuseum with some dioramas about Indonesia's independence war.
The park is big and quite well maintained with green trees and grass field, as well as a big pond at one side of the monument. This has become a good spot for photography as when the water is clam, we can get a nice picture of the monuments and its reflection on the water.
from : http://www.travbuddy.com/Tugu-Monas-v326993
CENTRAL PARK MALL
It's quite the new mall in town, Central Park complex. The complex
includes the walking path, garden, fish pond, and benches in the park
for meeting point. Retail shops vary, some are the well known brand can
be found in other similar malls, some are the pricey ones. The biggest
department store here is Sogo, and they also have Carrefour at the
lowest floor. Dining places are available at lowest floor and upper
floor, but majority are at the lowest floor. Several well known
restaurants can be found here such as Sushi Tei, The Duck King, May
Star, No-sign-board, Kiyadon, Urban Kitchen, and some other food
outlets. JCo, Starbucks, and Exelcos can be found here as well. The
highest floor is used for Megablitz cinema. There is another section
called Tribeca which is still under development, but nearby there are
several food outlets and cafes already up and running, such as Dominos
Pizza, and Dante Cafe. The mall complex can be conveniently reached from
Royal Mediteranian Garden (RMG) apartment complex , as there is
underground path connecting these two areas. A short walk to the other
side can bring you to the other well known mall, Taman Anggrek (MTA).
These malls complex are so far still the main attraction for the West
Jakarta neighborhood.
from : http://www.travbuddy.com/Central-Park-Mall-v470112#237092_
from : http://www.travbuddy.com/Central-Park-Mall-v470112#237092_
PLAZA INDONESIA
Plaza Indonesia is located in central Jakarta and is often referred to as PI. Plaza Indonesia is the first high end shopping centre in Indonesia.[citation needed]
It opened its doors in 1990. Plaza Indonesia is located on the
prominent corner of Jakarta's famous landmark, the selamat datang
(welcome) statue. Still leading as one of the finest shopping centres in
the country, it was previously occupied by Indonesia's first Sogo flagship department store as well as numerous international fashion labels and jewelries including Gucci, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Bally, Bvlgari, Christian Dior, Christian Louboutin, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alberta Ferretti, Lanvin, Cartier, Max Mara, Mont Blanc, Red Valentino, Prada, Valentino, Aigner and many more. and the latest being Zara's Indonesia flagship store.[citation needed] Some of the new stores are opening in April 2010, such as versace, vinoti living, etc.
Its cafes and restaurants include Sushi Tei, Imperial Treasure and Dome (coffeehouse). In 2003, the mall expanded and opened Plaza Indonesia Entertainment X'nter, linked by a bridge to the original shopping centre. 2007 saw the development of Keraton Grand Hyatt Residence and a new office tower located above another new extension of the shopping centre. Grand Hyatt Jakarta is also a part of this mixed-use development and is a prominent landmark in the city.
Sogo closed its flagship department store at Plaza Indonesia on February 28, 2007.[citation needed] The previous Sogo Supermarket however is still operating after being redeveloped into the Sogo Food Hall. The west wing of the previously occupied space has been renovated, featuring Indonesia's first Debenhams department store and a Marks and Spencer store. The former main department store space reopened in September 2007 as luxury boutiques and restaurants
From : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_Indonesia_
Its cafes and restaurants include Sushi Tei, Imperial Treasure and Dome (coffeehouse). In 2003, the mall expanded and opened Plaza Indonesia Entertainment X'nter, linked by a bridge to the original shopping centre. 2007 saw the development of Keraton Grand Hyatt Residence and a new office tower located above another new extension of the shopping centre. Grand Hyatt Jakarta is also a part of this mixed-use development and is a prominent landmark in the city.
Sogo closed its flagship department store at Plaza Indonesia on February 28, 2007.[citation needed] The previous Sogo Supermarket however is still operating after being redeveloped into the Sogo Food Hall. The west wing of the previously occupied space has been renovated, featuring Indonesia's first Debenhams department store and a Marks and Spencer store. The former main department store space reopened in September 2007 as luxury boutiques and restaurants
From : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_Indonesia_
OLD BATAVIA
__In its heydays in the 16th century, Batavia was known as “The Queen of the East” and “the Jewel of Asia”.
Its Sunda Kelapa harbour was abuzz with merchant vessels from Europe,
China, India and from throughout the Indonesian archipelago, loading in
and sailing away with precious nutmegs, pepper, tea, coffee, ceramics,
cloths and other exotic products of the time. The warehouses were
stacked with spices, tin and copper. The successful trade in Batavia
filled the coffers of the Netherland’s Treasury. .
Center of the VOC Dutch East India Company’s administration was the Stadthuis with its wide front plaza, around which were the Court of Justice, banks and other important buildings.
Later the city expanded to the west bank of the Ciliwung river, where the Dutch built a fortress, a city wall and canals, outside which was Chinatown and the homes of the indigenous people.
This entire area, covering 1.3 square kilometers is today called the Old Batavia, present day part of North and West Jakarta.
Before this, in 1526, Prince Fatahillah of Banten invaded the harbour of Sunda Kelapa of the West Javanese kingdom of Pajajaran, On 22 June 1527 he renamed the town Jayakarta meaning victorious city. Until today, Jakarta bases its founding on this date.
In 1619, however, Dutch Governor Jan Pieterszoon Coen destroyed the town, upon which he built the new town of Batavia – naming it to the ancestors of the Dutch, the Batavieren.
Today many of the original buildings are still intact, The government has designated the Old Batavia as conservation area and plans are afoot to revive the entire neighbourhood into a tourst destination.
Today, the Sunda Kelapa Harbour is an inter-island harbour, where one can mostly find Bugis phinisi schooners at anchor. Nearly are the old warehouses, which are now converted into a Maritime Museum.
This museum houses models of old Dutch ships and the many types of boats used in the archipelago.
Center of the Old Batavia is the former municipal building or Stadthuis, which is now a Museum depicting Jakarta’s long history, called Museum Fatahillah, while the square is called the Fatahillah Square.
The Fatahillah Museum is built in classical baroque architecture consisting of a main building with two wings on its east and west, acomplementary building used as an office, a court room, and an underground prison. These frightening prison cells contain heavy iron balls used to shackle prisoners and slaves.
Around the square are the Fine Art and Ceramic Museum, one time Court of Justice, which houses splendid paintings of the romantic maestro Raden Saleh, and expressionist Affandi. There is also a collection of ceramics from many parts of Asia.
There is also the Wayang Museum, the Bank Indonesia and Bank Mandiri Museums, housing artefacts related to the banking world.
In the vicinity are the Sion Protestant Church, built in 1695 and still in use until today, the Pasar Ikan – or Fish market, the Kota Intan Drawbridge – a reminder of canals and bridges in Holland, and the old Jakarta Kota Station, also still operational today.
The Café Batavia has been restored and now offers authentic Dutch cuisine, pastries, coffee and tea, in relaxing retro atmosphere with high ceilings, large windows, ceiling fans and wooden beams.
From: http://indonesia.travel/en/destination/228/old-batavia
Later the city expanded to the west bank of the Ciliwung river, where the Dutch built a fortress, a city wall and canals, outside which was Chinatown and the homes of the indigenous people.
This entire area, covering 1.3 square kilometers is today called the Old Batavia, present day part of North and West Jakarta.
Before this, in 1526, Prince Fatahillah of Banten invaded the harbour of Sunda Kelapa of the West Javanese kingdom of Pajajaran, On 22 June 1527 he renamed the town Jayakarta meaning victorious city. Until today, Jakarta bases its founding on this date.
In 1619, however, Dutch Governor Jan Pieterszoon Coen destroyed the town, upon which he built the new town of Batavia – naming it to the ancestors of the Dutch, the Batavieren.
Today many of the original buildings are still intact, The government has designated the Old Batavia as conservation area and plans are afoot to revive the entire neighbourhood into a tourst destination.
Today, the Sunda Kelapa Harbour is an inter-island harbour, where one can mostly find Bugis phinisi schooners at anchor. Nearly are the old warehouses, which are now converted into a Maritime Museum.
This museum houses models of old Dutch ships and the many types of boats used in the archipelago.
Center of the Old Batavia is the former municipal building or Stadthuis, which is now a Museum depicting Jakarta’s long history, called Museum Fatahillah, while the square is called the Fatahillah Square.
The Fatahillah Museum is built in classical baroque architecture consisting of a main building with two wings on its east and west, acomplementary building used as an office, a court room, and an underground prison. These frightening prison cells contain heavy iron balls used to shackle prisoners and slaves.
Around the square are the Fine Art and Ceramic Museum, one time Court of Justice, which houses splendid paintings of the romantic maestro Raden Saleh, and expressionist Affandi. There is also a collection of ceramics from many parts of Asia.
There is also the Wayang Museum, the Bank Indonesia and Bank Mandiri Museums, housing artefacts related to the banking world.
In the vicinity are the Sion Protestant Church, built in 1695 and still in use until today, the Pasar Ikan – or Fish market, the Kota Intan Drawbridge – a reminder of canals and bridges in Holland, and the old Jakarta Kota Station, also still operational today.
The Café Batavia has been restored and now offers authentic Dutch cuisine, pastries, coffee and tea, in relaxing retro atmosphere with high ceilings, large windows, ceiling fans and wooden beams.
From: http://indonesia.travel/en/destination/228/old-batavia